Free in Greer: the Greer Heritage Museum's tours, the BMW Zentrum, Kids Planet, City Park, Moonlight Movies, Tunes in the Park, story mornings and city festivals.
Last checked Oct. 16, 2026. “Free” here means the organizer or venue says there is no charge. Facts come from the City of Greer, Discover Greer and each venue’s own site, linked below.
A lot of what Greer does best costs nothing: its museums, its parks and a calendar of city events in Greer City Park that run from spring egg hunts to the December tree lighting.
Who to call
- City events line: 864-968-7008
- Greer Parks, Recreation and Tourism: 864-848-2190
- Greer Heritage Museum: greerheritage.com
Museums
- Greer Heritage Museum, 106 S. Main St., in the 1935 Greer Post Office. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; “ask any volunteer for a free guided tour,” the museum says. Its ghost tours in October are ticketed.
- BMW Zentrum, BMW Plant Spartanburg. North America’s only BMW museum. “There is no charge to enter, and the museum is self-guided,” BMW says. Open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Parks
- Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St.: 12 acres of fountains, a pond, a gazebo and the Nancy Welch Memorial Butterfly Garden; open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Benson Automotive Kids Planet at Century Park, 3605 Brushy Creek Road: zip lines, hillside slides, paved walking trails and misting stations from May 1 to Sept. 30; open 7 a.m. to dusk, closed until noon Wednesdays. An 18-hole disc golf course loops around it.
- Victor Memorial Veterans Park, 50 17th St.: a walking path, a gazebo and a Bell AH-1 Cobra helicopter on display.
- Center for the Arts park, 804 Trade St.: walking trails, rain gardens and a certified wildlife habitat pollinator garden.
Details for all 21 city parks are on our parks and trails guide.
Downtown
- Toads on Trade: a scavenger hunt with 16 stops around downtown, listed by Discover Greer.
- The historic district: a walk down Trade Street past the 1913 depot and the buildings of the Greer Downtown Historic District. See our Historic Greer Station guide.
- Free shuttle and parking: the Greer Station shuttle and the city’s downtown lots cost nothing (city parking page).
Free city events through the year
| When | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| March | Easter Eggtastic: egg hunts, inflatables, crafts (2026: March 21) | Greer City Park |
| April | Railfest: model trains, trackless train rides, face painting (2026: April 26) | City Park and City Hall |
| May to September | Tunes in the Park, one Saturday a month, 6 to 9 p.m. | City Park Amphitheater |
| June to August | Moonlight Movies, Thursdays, crafts at 6 p.m., film at 7 p.m. | City Park Amphitheater |
| Monthly | Stories and Adventures for young children, 10 a.m. Tuesdays (next: Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15, 2026) | Center for the Arts |
| October | Halloween Disco (Oct. 23), Trunk or Treat on Trade (Oct. 25), Day of the Dead Festival (Oct. 30) | Downtown |
| December | Christmas Tree Lighting with free crafts and train rides (Dec. 4, 2026) | Greer City Park |
| December | Christmas at the Museum, free tickets required (Dec. 12, 2026) | Greer Heritage Museum |
Sources: the city’s pages for Easter Eggtastic, Railfest, Tunes in the Park, Moonlight Movies, Day of the Dead and the tree lighting, and the city calendar. Food and drinks at these events are sold by vendors.
The library
The Greer Library, 505 Pennsylvania Ave., has a children’s area, a teen room and computers, and is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday (library).
Related guides: kids’ activities in Greer, things to do in Greer this month and walking and biking trails.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Greer Heritage Museum free?
The museum at 106 S. Main St. is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and volunteers give free guided tours, according to the museum.
Is the BMW Zentrum free?
Yes. BMW says there is no charge to enter the Zentrum museum, which is open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and is self-guided. Plant tours are separate.
What free events does Greer have?
Moonlight Movies and Tunes in the Park in summer, the Easter Eggtastic egg hunt, Railfest, Trunk or Treat on Trade, the Day of the Dead Festival and the Christmas tree lighting are all free city events.
Are Greer parks free?
Yes. City parks such as Greer City Park and Benson Automotive Kids Planet have no admission charge. Fishing or boating at Greer CPW’s lakes needs a CPW permit.
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